Imam Chaplain Leicester

Contract Part Time

Location HMP Fosseway Leicester

Salary £15,000

Hours 20 hours per week

This is a chaplaincy job in an establishment which provides pastoral and faith specific care to prisoners and staff.

The job holder will provide for the religious care of prisoners and staff in the   Muslim faith tradition and appropriate pastoral care for all, irrespective of faith or tradition.

The job holder will work with colleagues to ensure the delivery of the specification 'Faith and Pastoral Care', and also the broader work of chaplaincy in delivering faith and non faith-based courses. The job holder will contribute to the process by which the Director and Head of Chaplaincy/Profession at HQ are assured that the specification is being delivered.

The job holder will engage with, and build contacts with their own faith community towards aiding the resettlement of offenders.

This is a non-operational job with no line management or supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities activities and Duties

The jobholder will be required to carry the following responsibilities, activities and duties:

• Act as faith advisor in the establishment providing advice, pastoral care and spiritual welfare to prisoners, staff and their families as requested
  • Facilitate and deliver opportunities for worship study and religious programmes
  • Contribute towards the development of local policy, procedures and practice
  • Provide mentoring and personal support for other chaplains and volunteers including following incidents
  • Be part of the provision of available and accessible chaplaincy care at all times
  • Plan and lead worship and prayer / faith specific meetings
  • Provide pastoral care to prisoners and help to provide support and bring resolution to crisis situations where required
  • Nurture Chaplaincy volunteers in their contribution
  • Facilitate services provided by contractors and volunteers
  • Work collaboratively with other Chaplains and Managing Chaplain on the maintenance and provision of facilities for worship and prayer
  • Ensure your prison community is aware of relevant religious events and coordinate establishment support for these
  • Acquire and distribute appropriate religious literature, supplies and materials
  • Contribute to training programmes and materials for staff and volunteers
  • Be proactive in forging links with their local faith communities and other agencies, as relevant and consider ways in which these communities/agencies may become involved in mentoring prisoners on release
  • Participate in developing ways for improving and achieving Service Delivery Indicators (SDI)
  • As required, undertake, and ensure that all relevant administration, data collection and analysis including relevant SDIs are collated
  • Be part of the organisation and delivery of Faith Awareness Training for staff
  • Take responsibility for your own spiritual health and development, allowing time for private prayer, study, and retreat
  • Provide appropriate support to the establishment in the absence of the Managing Chaplain
  • Actively support the Assessment, Care in Custody and Teamwork (ACCT) process
  • Attend relevant boards/meetings and actively contribute either as chair or team member

The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The Job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the Job Holder.

Competencies

All of the competencies in the National Offender Management Services (HMPPS) Competency Quality Framework (CQF) are relevant to this group profile. For the purpose of selection the following competencies will be measured:

• 3. Making Effective Decisions
• 4. Leading and Communicating
• 9. Managing a Quality Service
• 11. Achieving a Safe and Secure in Environment
• 13. Caring

Minimum Eligibility

• All candidates are subject to security and identity checks prior to taking up post
• All external candidates are subject to 3 months' probation.
• All staff are required to declare whether they are a member of a group or organisation which the Prison Service consider to be racist.

Essential Skills - Qualifications - Accreditation & Registration

Have in depth knowledge of Islam (preferably hold a recognised qualification in Islamic Studies at graduate level). Demonstrate at least three years of excellent Imam skills (relevant practical experience in delivery of worship, group work and pastoral care) Formal endorsement from the Prison Service Muslim Adviser at Chaplaincy HQ (evidence required before appointment).

An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English.

Hours of work and allowances

16 hour working week

Unsocial Hours Working will be confirmed by the Recruiting Manager and only paid where applicable:

Unsocial Hours Working

This role requires working regular unsocial hours. Unsocial hours are those hours outside 0700 - 1700hrs Monday to Friday and include working evening, nights, weekends, and Bank / Public holidays.

What we offer

• A competitive salary

• Working in a tight knit, friendly team environment 
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• An autonomous and supportive culture
• Serco benefits package

Why Serco

Meaningful and vital work: The nature of our business means you will do interesting work that matters - delivering essential services that touch people's lives.

A world of opportunity: Our diverse UK-wide operations offer unrivalled opportunities to learn and develop. You'll be able to broaden your experience and apply your skills in new ways.

Great people: We are a motivated team who will encourage you and help you to succeed. You'll have the resources you need to do your job in a diverse and supportive environment. 

All Serco employees must ensure that their current line manager is aware of their application.  For confidential enquiries please contact MyHR. Serco are Disability Confident Leader employers and are committed to employing and retaining people with disabilities.  Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.

About Serco
At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services.  We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

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At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.  For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.
 

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